WELLINGTON NORTH – The township invites all volunteers and newcomers to a community luncheon from 11am to 1pm at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 23.
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Mount Forest Splash Pad name sign unveiled
Splash pad – Mount Forest Lions Club members Dennis MacDonald, left, and Wilson Schwindt, right,…
Reflections: Spiritual refreshment
In the middle of the summer, plants need to be watered regularly. Whether from the sky or from our rain barrel, the plants in our yard always seem to thrive after good, regular watering. They turn a vibrant green, they perk up, and they have new life.
Vacation Bible School participants enjoy week of faith and fun
Vacation Bible School - Faith and fun were the hallmarks of First Baptist Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Drayton from July 25-29.
Bird’s eye view from Harriston’s Knox Calvin Presbyterian Church
Reaching the heights – Work to secure panels and seal windows on the steeple at Knox Calvin…
12th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament supports four local organizations
Charity golf - The 12th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament was held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet set for Aug. 27
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet will be held here on Aug. 27.
Minto opens Elgin Street, supports proposal for severances
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild issues casting call for comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its fall production.
Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September
MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
TORONTO – In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released the next phase of its "Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Council ponders proposal for electric vehicle charging station in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A company proposing to install two electric vehicle chargers in a township-approved location made a pitch to township council at the Aug. 9 meeting.
Longtime Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven not seeking re-election
MAPLETON – When the next Township of Mapleton council convenes following the Oct. 22 municipal election one longtime council member won’t be at the table.